Author Interview - R. S. Williams

R. S. Williams is a fantasy author from Somerset, England who lives with her husband, daughter and two cats.

She started writing in her late teens and grew up on a steady diet of books and tv shows feeding her imagination. When not writing, Rhianne can be found reading a book, watching Netflix, playing video games, spending too much time on TikTok or going for walks.

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Genre: Fantasy, YA & NA

Q&A

Q1: What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?

Return of the Dragons, The Kane Saga Book Two.

This entire trilogy was inspired by an adopt-a-plot I found during my second year of NaNoWriMo. I never did anything with it to begin with, then when I was on holiday with my then boyfriend, now husband, I was lounging by the pool and it just hit me. All the books I had been reading had incredible female main characters. Which is fantastic but we were nearing the end of my holiday, I’d read 9 books and all of them were female. A thought struck me, and I wondered what boys were reading if all the books had a female lead because as I saw myself in these main characters, could they? So, I gender swapped the plot I adopted, added in some magical elements like dragons, a mad sorcerer and the chosen one and voila. I wrote down 6 pages of notes that afternoon of my main character, Elijah, books 1, 2 and 3 and never looked back. I wrote the first draft that year and continued with the other two.

Q2: What’s your favourite and least favourite part of publishing? 

Favourite has to be getting the finished book in your hands. Seeing your cover with your name on an actual book is something that will never get old. Although necessary, I actually hate editing. I do between 6-9 rounds of edits so it can get a little boring after a while, but I know it makes the story stronger.

Q3: What authors, or books have influenced you?

Oh man. There have been loads over the years. Sarah J Maas and Elise Kova continue to be authors I admire and look up to. Along with Lyndsey Hall and Chloe C. Peñaranda. They’re all killing it and their writing styles are so immersive I love every book I read by them.

Q4: What is your schedule like when you’re writing a book?

Chaotic. I spoke about this in episode 18 of my author accountability podcast with my co-host Donna. I used to have a real solid plan, and in a way I still do, things just got a little chaotic when I had a baby. In the lead up to my maternity leave I wanted to have as much done as possible so I could take a few weeks off - I wrote 3 novellas, a standalone and rewrote book two and three of my trilogy. Then I had my baby and took a few weeks off and got right back to it when my daughter was about 4 weeks old.

I’m really territorial about my writing time. I write between 5/5:30am to 6:30am every weekday. Then I do extra bits on a Monday and Wednesday evening. This gives me time to work the muggle job, build my VA business and still have time to spend with my husband and friends. It took me around four years to get here but it’s what works for me, and I stick to it.

Until October 2022 I’m on Maternity Leave from my muggle job so if my daughter has a nap, I try to either write or read during those as well.

Q5: What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?

Never give up. It will feel shitty at times but it will be so worth it when you get to the end. Don’t be afraid to reach out to other authors and make friends. Lyndsey is not only an inspiration, she’s one of my best friends now and we met on Instagram, then in real life back in 2020.

Q6: What do the words “writer’s block” mean to you? 

Being unable to get what's in my head out, or having a blank moment. It can mean many things but to me it’s whenever I have a barrier in my way.

Q7: What part of the book was the most fun to write?

Oh can I do one for each book? For Kingdomof Lies it was the scene where Elijah meets his love interest for the first time. In Return of the Dragons it’s when the pact is broken and we see the dragon transformation and in book three it was during the massacre… I won’t say too much on that, but my critique partner still hasn’t forgiven me.

Q8: How would you describe your book’s ideal reader?

Someone who enjoys fantasy books, chosen ones with found family tropes and a little romance. Although I’ll be branching out into that more in my next series as that’ll be NA.

Q9: What are you working on now?

Quite a few things! I’m editing a couple of short stories for upcoming anthologies that I will be a part of. The origin stories for my next fantasy series which I just finished drafting book one for and outlining a standalone. Oh, and editing book three for The Kane Saga which will come out next year.

Q10: What are you currently reading?

I’m currently doing a re-read of Graceling. As a mood reader I find it difficult to get into books sometimes. I’m also reading A Queen Comes to Power by Chloe C. Peñaranda.

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Having grown up in Rheanydd, all Elijah wanted to focus on was entering the annual Hollom horse race. A year later, he’s one of Princess Sienna’s Elite bodyguards in Adelith, where he learns more about his hazy past every day.

King Roderick’s solution to Eli being revealed as the missing crown heir is to marry Eli to Princess Sienna and combine their two bloodlines. But when a body is found with a blood-splattered message and the queen reveals a secret about Eli’s magic, a wedding is the last thing on everyone’s mind.

Eli starts to doubt the Dragon Elders’ motives when their answers only come in the form of cryptic messages. Yet he can’t help but feel a connection between the dragons and himself. So, he agrees to fulfil their task to get the relics before The Master’s Agents of Cyran.

But the agreement between the dragons and his father is due to end soon, setting the dragons free from their human forms and able to rebuild their race. Unless The Master gains control of them.

Can Eli and the dragons work together to stop The Master from getting the relics, or will he gain control over the dragons to rebuild the world and become a god?

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Author Interview - J. L. Minyard

J.L.Minyard is the not-so-secret pen name of award-winning young adult author Jessica Minyard. Jessica is an author, poet, ISTJ, Sagittarius, and boy mom who lives and writes from the bluegrass.

 She has an MFA from Lindenwood University and her short fiction and poetry has appeared in Flash Fiction Magazine, Vamp Cat Magazine, salt + vinegar zine, Nightingale and Sparrow, Re-Side Zine, Taco Bell Quarterly, Kaleidotrope, and elsewhere.

 Genre: New Adult college romance

Q&A

Q1: What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?

My latest book is the first in an interconnected NA romance series called Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough. The main series will be three books, but I keep thinking of more ideas for spin-offs, so we’ll see!

Honestly, SLAE was inspired a lot by my own experiences as a fat woman and a toxic relationship I had in my early twenties. Obviously, things have been changed for the purposes of fiction and the story, but the feelings Vivien has and the journey she goes on is very familiar to me. I also knew I wanted to put more positive fat representation out in the book world.

Q2: What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?

I create playlists for all the major projects I work on, and I listen to these when I’m writing. They help me stay grounded and stay in tune with the emotional and thematic threads of the work.

In my larger writing environment – my head, my home, etc. – I need harmony and stability. I find it very hard to focus when my life in general is in chaos. We recently went through the process of building a house, which involved several moves, and unsurprisingly I barely wrote anything. I was able to work on edits, but little new writing happened at all!

Q3: If you could spend a day with another popular author, whom would you choose and why?

Um…probably C.M. Nascosta because I’m slightly obsessed with her work and I have …questions. Important questions.

Q4: What, to you, are the most important elements of good writing?

I will forgive almost anything as long as the story is compelling in some way. Heck, I don’t even have to like the characters as long as there’s something in the story that’s pulling me forward.

I think this really boils down to making your readers care – care about anything, something, in the story. 

Q5: What are common traps for new authors? 

I would probably have to say spending too much time and energy on the first draft. This was my struggle as a new writer and it’s something I see a lot of new writers struggling with. The purpose of the first draft is not to have the perfect story – it’s getting the words down. If you never get the words down, you’ll never get to the next step, and the book will never be finished.

And, honestly, the editing and revision processes are where the magic happens! That’s where you find the patterns in the story, tease out the suspense or the romance, and play with language.

Q6: What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?

In one of my last classes for my MFA program, the instructor introduced the idea of a “reason for being” when it comes to stories. Why now, why these characters, why this place, etc.

This idea really changed the way I think about craft. Sometimes this “why” gets forgotten or downsized when I’m working on my own stories and it causes me to get stuck. I find that I haven’t given my characters enough desires, or their desire might not be compelling enough to drive the story, or their desires come to fruition too easily and there are not enough challenges in their way.

Q7: How do you come up with character names for your stories?

For my contemporary work, I keep lists of first names and last names that I pull from when I’m writing. I usually start with my favourite names and add to the lists as I come across different names out in the world. I also take into account the characters’ backgrounds and backstories when I’m picking their names.

Vivien, the main character in Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough, was an interesting case because of her backstory. Her mom named her after a famous actress, but then she also chose her own pen name, so I had to think of a name the character would actually pick for herself.

Q8: At what time of the day do you do most of your writing?

I have a 3.5-year-old chaos gremlin so most of my writing happens at night, LOL. I do actually prefer to write at night. My ideal writing routine would be to stay up late writing but then also being able to sleep late the next day. I can’t do that, because of said gremlin, so I also have to grab writing time when and where I can get it.

Q9: What are you working on now?

I’m writing the second book in the Penn Warren University series! There’s a sneak peek of this book at the end of Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough so readers can find out which character this book will be focusing on.

Q10: What are you currently reading?

I’m currently reading 40-Love by Olivia Dade and very impatiently waiting for the release of C.M. Nascosta’s Moon Blooded Breeding Clinic.

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As we ate, we chatted about small, everyday things. I asked him what he was doing with the high schoolers today and he explained their team-building activities and what kind of programs they were doing at Penn Warren.

I told him a little bit about Amera and Sebastian and how we had clicked together freshman year. He complimented the house and I told him about Amera’s parents’ connections.

During a quick lull in the conversation, I asked him when his birthday was.

He looked momentarily startled before answering. “January fourth.”

“You’re a Capricorn.”

Well, that made complete and utter sense. Caps were practical, realistic, persistent, and disciplined. They also tended to have strong control over their urges and desires. Which explained a whole hell of a lot.

“How did you just know that? Off the top of your head?”

I toyed with a swirl of noodles on my plate. “Um, I like astrology, specifically horoscopes.” I held out my arm, wrist-up, so he could see the bull’s head tattooed on the inside of my wrist. “Taurus.” Gentle and fierce; built for comfort and pleasure; loyal.

He gave a little laugh. “Yeah, I saw that. I thought maybe you just liked cows.”

I flushed. “It is not a cow. It is a bull.”

He held his hands up in supplication, humor still written all over his face. “I apologize.” He grabbed my arm and brought it to his mouth, lips moving lazily over my tattoo. “I like the bull very much.”

Suddenly, the room was too hot. Suddenly, all the air was gone from my lungs. 

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Author Interview - Sarina Langer

SarinaLanger is a dark fantasy author of both epic and urban paranormal novels.

She’s as obsessed with books and stationery now as she was as a child, when she drowned her box of colour pencils in water so they wouldn’t die and scribbled her first stories on corridor walls.

(‘A first sign of things to come’, according to her mother. ‘Normal toddler behaviour’, according to Sarina.)

In her free time she usually reads one audiobook, one ebook, and one paperback (one for every occasion), plays video games, and obsesses over mythology.

She has a weakness for books on writing and pretty words. (Specificity, anyone? Or perhaps nebulous?)

Sarina lives with her partner and daughter (read: their cat) in the south of England.

Genre: paranormal urban fantasy romance

Q&A

Q1: What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?

Thank you for having me back! My latest book is A Dream of Death andMagic, and it’s the first book in a planned decology, CHAOS OF ESTAANDERSON.

To be honest, I don’t remember what exactly inspired this one. I wrote the first draft almost two years ago (I think) when I finished another WIP sooner than expected and needed something else to make up the NaNoWriMo numbers. I’d written down a few notes in the summer for this one, but I didn’t have an outline or any of my usual plotting. So, I pantsed the very first draft.

And this, friends, is how I learned that I can’t pantse a book. I need a plan or it’ll end in disaster.

When I came back to this book after initial critique partner feedback, I decided to just start over. They actually liked it, but it didn’t feel right to me. I love mythology, so I wanted to include a few things in this series. I sat down at my desk one morning to plan this one, jot down a few ideas for a sequel, maybe, and then suddenly I had rough ideas for ten books. That’s not usually what happens, but this book was very vocal, if that makes sense, from the re-start.

Q2: What’s your favourite and least favourite part of publishing? 

My least favourite part is when I hit that stage, usually in my second or third edit, when I don’t want to look at it anymore, none of the plot twists hit as they should because I’ve read it and picked away at it so many times, but I can’t send it to my critique partners just yet because it’s not quite there. That part can be a slog. I didn’t have that with Death and Magic. Fingers crossed the next nine will go just as well.

My favourite part is almost everything else. A few moments I especially love are early on into a WIP when anything can happen, seeing my covers for the first time, listening to the audition scripts for the audiobooks, and seeing critique partners and beta readers heap love on my characters and the stories. All of that is so special, and I don’t see any of it ever getting old.

Q3: What authors, or books have influenced you?

The books that were a big influence on Death and Magic were the Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas. I didn’t actually love the first one (mostly because of Tamlin the Asshole), but when I finally picked up the sequels, I got through them fast. I actually got a little obsessed with them. I ended up analysing what it was exactly that had me so hooked and realised that I loved the combination of fantasy, humour, darkness, and spice, and that’s exactly what I’m aiming for in Esta’s series.

Esta’s story is a slow-burn romance, though, so don’t expect a lot of heat right from the start. The beginnings are definitely there, but I don’t think it’ll get really spicy until Book 3. It’ll be a decology, probably, so that’s a lot of time to make stuff happen. I won’t be rushing into everything in Book 1. I’m not a fan of insta-love, so this’ll develop more organically.

Q4: What is your schedule like when you’re writing a book?

That depends entirely on the time of year. I work term-time in a university library, so I’m off over Christmas, Easter, and nearly three months over the summer. I have a lot more time to write then, but naturally, it’s also the best time to get other things done, like audiobooks. I’m always surprised by how much of a backseat the actual writing takes during those times. I can edit at work if it’s quiet enough (I’m super lucky to have very supportive colleagues who make sure we have all of my books on our shelves), but I can’t listen to audiobook chapters, for example.

During uni terms, I get up much earlier than I need to so I can write before work. I’d be too tired afterwards, so it needs to be in the mornings. Having that pressure works well, too—I know if I don’t write now (usually between 7 & 7:30am), it won’t happen that day. It always feels good to leave the house around 8am and know I’ve already got the words down. It takes a while that way, but it does get the books written. Although, I’ve also lost track of time more than once and then had to rush out the door, which is less fun.

Q5: What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?

Don’t put any pressure on yourself. This is your first book, so it’ll be your biggest learning curve. This is great because of how much you’ll grow as you work on this book, but it’s also daunting. It doesn’t need to be perfect—all first drafts are shit, so cut yourself a lot of slack. You’re not going it alone—don’t be afraid to find critique partners (bookish friends you trust to be honest with you), beta readers, and editors to help you improve the story in a considerate way.

And if after all that you’re just not feeling it, you don’t have to publish it. You can write just for yourself. I recommend it, too. If you haven’t written anything before, you probably shouldn’t publish right away. Give yourself some time to grow as a writer and develop your skills. You only get one debut novel.

Q6: What do the words “writer’s block” mean to you? 

This may be unpopular, but there’s no such thing. I believe that writers use writer’s block either to blame something they have no control over and therefore it’s not their responsibility, or as an excuse because it’s easier than admitting that they’re scared of other people reading their book, of this book not being as good as their last, of everyone hating it, of not being good enough in general—lots of things.

Writer’s block itself—being physically unable to write because the muse isn’t talking to you today—isn’t a thing. Inspiration comes as you write. If you’re waiting for the muse to come to you, you’ll be waiting for a long time. Instead, show the muse that you’re serious and get writing.

If you’re staring at the screen or your notebook and feel drained, you may have burned out. Take a break. If you’re staring at the screen or your notebook and can’t think of what to write, move on to another project. It may not be this book’s time. If you can’t get excited about your book, you can’t expect your readers to be excited either.

If you’re a pantser and swear by winging the whole book, then that’s great if it works for you. If you tend to get stuck and don’t know how to move on, just do a tiny bit of plotting. I don’t mean the ‘plan every single chapter in extreme detail’ kind of plotting, just enough to give you a road map. Give yourself somewhere to go.

As an editor, I often see writers frustrated because they can’t figure out what their characters should do next. They’re thinking about what the character should do or what would be most exciting for the story when they should consider what the character would do. It’s not really up to the writer to decide. It’s up to the character—all you need to do is listen and let them act as they would according to their nature. Think of them as real people. When you really know your characters, you’ll never wonder what they would do again, because there’s only one option. When you ask yourself ‘what would my best friend do?’, you don’t think about what would be most exiting for your situation. You know what they would do, because that’s just who they are. It’s the same with your characters.

Instead of blaming something that doesn’t exist, figure out what exactly is stopping you from writing—fear, burnout, a lacking understanding of your characters, not enough direction, a lack of excitement for this particular project, etc—and address that issue.

If you want to write a book, it’s your responsibility to make it happen. Blaming writer’s block takes at least some, if not all, of that responsibility away from you.

Q7: What part of the book was the most fun to write?

All of it! I genuinely loved every scene. (well, except two. I love how they came out, but I was crying when I wrote them, so hopefully you’ll cry too.)

Q8: How would you describe your book’s ideal reader?

From early reader feedback, this book is a comfort after a long day, it’s fun, and it’s a great escape from the mundane. If that’s something you want, then you’re this book’s ideal reader.

Q9: What are you working on now?

I’m going through the First Big Edit of Blood Vow, the final book in the Blood Wisp series. Remember what I said earlier about the edit eventually becoming a slog? I’ve hit that spot. Hopefully it’ll be with critique partners by the time this interview goes live. I’ll be a lot more relaxed if that’s the case.

I’ve got the sequel to Blood and Magic outlined, but I just want to get this First Big Edit done before I start writing. The tone in BloodVow is very different, and I don’t want to muddle it and make it harder than it needs to be.

I’m slowly world-building a new epic fantasy called The Silence of Magic, and I’ve got several audiobooks in the works: Wardens of Archos, Blood Song, and A Dream of Death and Magic.

Q10: What are you currently reading?

You’d think I’d read more over the summer since I’m home, but no. I’m slowly making my way through A Court of Silver Flames (hardback), the Adamant Spirits charity anthology (ebook), and Neon Gods (audiobook). That last one, at least, should be done and reviewed when this interview goes live! I’ve got the audiobook of Child of Fear and Fire lined up next and looking forward to it.

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Esta Anderson’s life is missing something.

She feels there should be… more to, well, everything, and her ambitions of being a photographer aren’t exactly going as planned, either. But she’s determined to change at least the latter this summer. She just isn’t sure how—inspiration has been a bit of a bitch lately.

She’s also a lucid dreamer who knows her dreamscape better than her actual neighbourhood. So, when one day she finds a strange obsidian void lake in her dreams, she can’t just pretend it isn’t there. Something has to happen if she jumps in… right? It wouldn’t make her feel so seen and strangely whole if it were nothing.

Except, that’s exactly what happens: nothing. At least at first. But then…

Who knew the world was so full of fairies and vampires and werewolves and demons and— Magic? Well, obviously they did, but Esta feels like she’s finally seeing the world as it really is. And with that new insight comes all the photography inspiration she’s been waiting for.

Except the Veiled are hiding for a reason. They’ve seen war before, and if Esta isn’t careful, her enthusiasm and curiosity could start a new one. Some of the Veiled are ancient, they remember the last battle against humanity…

And they know just how to turn Esta’s lucid dreams into her worst nightmares.

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Author Interview - Kristina Streva

Kristina Streva grew up in Rockland County, New York. As a chronic daydreamer, she took up writing as a hobby and soon realized the magic in creating fantastical worlds. She loves museums, thrifting, movies, art, crafting, reading and all things creative.

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Q&A

Q1: What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?

The Inked! It has been a long-term goal of mine to become a published author. When the pandemic happened, the world slowed down and I decided to take the opportunity to finally accomplish that dream. My writing also allowed me to escape from the reality that was happening outside my window. I was able to build my own fantasy world, free from any pandemic.

Q2: When you’re writing an emotional or difficult scene, how do you set the mood?

The Inked is fairly light-hearted, … except for that whole battle to the death thing in the middle of my novel. I have some mild horror in my book which I found fun to write, as I tend to gravitate to the dark. Some might find these moments to be difficult scenes as they are more graphic than others.

I like to do my writing at the Starbucks located inside my local Barnes & Noble. Being surrounded by other books and having a nice snack and some coffee really sets the mood. I find it motivating to be encompassed by such creativity.

Q3: What authors, or books have influenced you?

I love the author Christina Henry! She writes a ton of dark twists on common fairy tales, and I truly enjoy reading all her books. I’m also a recovering Twilight addict. Those books were a staple of my college years. #teamedwardforlife

Q4: Which of the characters do you relate to the most and why?

Tanis is the youngest sister in my book, and I find her to be the most relatable. She’s a bit silly and naïve, but also tends to be the peacekeeper of the group. I’m a Libra, so I definitely appreciate a gal who wants to keep the peace.

What I love most about her character in my novel, is that she goes from being slightly co-dependent on her sisters to finding her strength and voice to help them. I think it’s a bit of a shock to her as well, that when facing a challenge, she can overcome it.

Q5: What advice would you give to a writer working on their first book?

Consistency is key. Just keep writing, even if you think it's terrible and you want to stop. First drafts aren't meant to be perfect. It's a steppingstone. Fine-tuning can come later, but if you never start, you can never finish.

Q6: How much research did you need to do for your book? 

Since my book takes place in the ocean, I did have to look up some boating terms that I was unfamiliar with. I also used a thesaurus so I wouldn't be repeating the same words frequently. Additionally, I looked up videos of people expressing anger, sadness, and other emotions to see how I could better describe their facial expressions in my novel.

Q7: What was your hardest scene to write, and why?

I don’t have a particular scene, but I will say when you have multiple characters in one chapter, head hopping can become a problem. I struggled with this during my writing and had to make sure that I was keeping each chapter in one perspective so as not to confuse the reader.

Q8: What is your writing process like? Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?

I am a pantser! I don’t plan or plot anything out with my writing.

My best friend is also a writer and we have joked about this. She has notebooks filled to the brim with characters, arrows, and anything you can imagine that would help you organize. I prefer to just write as I go… keep the juices flowing. Anything that needs to be changed can be altered in draft two!

Q9: What are you working on now?

Book two of The Inked series!

Q10: What are you currently reading?

Shadow in the Glass by JJA Hardwood

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Her hair was beautiful, and much like that of the mermaids he had grown up with, it was long and flowed behind her in the water as she moved. Yuri’s eyes met his, and he held her gaze, staring at the stunning icy-blue that looked back at him. He traced her pale complexion from her face down to her skinny arms, now held bent and stiff against her hips.

“Do you not know who I am?” He wore a cocky smile that hollowed into dimples at his cheeks.

Yuri’s brows furrowed. Her sharp glare stabbed at his ego, causing his dimpled smirk to retreat from his face like a wounded soldier.

“Honestly, I don’t care who you are. Answer the question. Are your intentions to harm me?” Her eyes darted to his pronged trident.

Kaleb’s grip loosened on his weapon as he stooped toward the seabed, his eyes remaining focused on Yuri’s icy-blue scowl. He opened his palms, letting the trident roll out of his hands and onto the sandy seafloor. Inching back, he straightened his arms, outstretching

his hands high over his head.

“No, I don’t wish to harm you. Do you wish to harm me?” He wiggled the fingers

of his empty hands.

Yuri crossed her arms over her puffed-out chest.

“That entirely depends on you,” she sneered. Her nostrils flared.

The once-retreated smirk returned to Kaleb’s face. How could such a small and petite girl have so much attitude? This girl is feisty! As his heavy trident sank deeper into the ocean floor, he lowered his hands and tapped awkwardly at his sides. His armour clung to his broad, muscular chest as he gestured in a proper bow. I might as well introduce myself properly.

“I’m Kaleb. My father is King Oasis of Atlantis. My troops and I came out here to hunt the beast that terrorizes these waters.”

Kaleb paused for a response that didn’t come. He waited. His stomach knotted at Yuri’s silence. It twisted like the ends of a fishing net. Her deep-blue eyes stared off to the rowboat in which she had emerged.

“And you are…”

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